Buescher State Park

Buescher State Park is the quieter, less-crowded sibling of nearby Bastrop State Park. Connected by the scenic Park Road 1C, it wraps around a small 30-acre lake in the Lost Pines ecosystem. Dense post-oak woodlands provide excellent shade, making it one of the most peaceful camping experiences close to Austin.

44 campsites|Central Texas|50 min from Austin|$5/person entrance fee

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Campsite Types

Cabin

$70/night

Cabins Loop · Sites Cabins 1-4 · 4 sites

Full amenities

Water + Electric

$20/night

Lakeview Loop · Sites 1-20 · 20 sites

Water, 30-amp ElectricRV OKTent OK

Water Only

$15/night

Woodland Loop · Sites 21-30 · 10 sites

WaterRV OKTent OK

Walk-in Tent

$12/night

Oak Hollow Loop · Sites 31-40 · 10 sites

Water nearbyTent OK

Guide to Buescher State Park

Best Campsites

For Families:Sites 1-20 (Lakeview) — water/electric, close to lake and restrooms

For Privacy:Sites 30-40 (Oak Hollow) — walk-in tent sites tucked in the woods

For RVs:Sites 1-12 — pull-through pads with water/electric hookups

When to Go

March through November. Easier to book than Bastrop, but spring and fall weekends do sell out.

Tips

→Drive Park Road 1C between Buescher and Bastrop for stunning Lost Pines scenery
→Lake fishing is catch and release only — bring your rod anyway
→Less crowded on weekends than nearby Bastrop
→Watch for armadillos at dusk — they're everywhere

Highlights

Under an hour from AustinQuieter alternative to Bastrop State Park30-acre lake for fishing (catch and release)Heavily shaded campsites7.7-mile scenic drive on Park Road 1C to Bastrop SP4 miles of hiking trails

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